Big Loser no more: Among the 800 runners and walkers in the sixth annual Cantigny 5K race in Wheaton was Julio Gomez, a contestant on this season's "The Biggest Loser" on NBC. The Algonquin 40-year-old finished in 34 minutes, 27 seconds - 10 minute...

Hanover Park has been awarded a $141,600 Efficiency Community Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The federal grant, part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will be used to convert 135 streetlight fixtures with new energy ef...

To include your church in the free listings, e-mail to foxvalley@dailyherald.com, fax to (847) 608-0849, or mail to 385 Airport Road, Suite A, Elgin IL 60123. St. John: St. John's Lutheran Church and School, 115 N. Spring in Elgin, will celebra...

Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Nov. 13 Ascension of Our Lord Senior Synaxis Christmas Bazaar: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. ...

Events that involve pets, animals and plants, such as pet washes, adoption days, nature walks, microchipping, nature photography exhibits, nature tours, bird walks, calls for volunteers for nature-related work days, etc. Send items to nbrcalenda...

Events that focus on physical and mental health, well-being and fitness, including runs, walks, exercise events, classes, health screenings, mental health screenings and support information, support groups starting up, etc. Deadline is two weeks...

Events where participation would benefit the public, such as volunteer events, social service clubs, call for donations to military, blood drives, bone marrow drives, food pantry drive, people who are giving away food, etc. Send items to nbrcale...

Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, rummage sales, shopping events, fashion shows, picnics and sport nights. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Nov. 12 Rockin' For...

As an Elgin Community College student and eight-year member of the U.S. Army, Bethanie Block longed to connect to other students who had also served in the military. She also longed for more. Block, of Hanover Park, along with fellow student and Mar...

Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for, including classes, park and library programs, music, dances, family fitness events, battles of the bands. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Nov...